SANCHAR SAATHI PORTAL
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DoT suspends 2 telemarketers for sending fraud messages
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has suspended the operations of V-con Intelligent Security, a part of the Videocon Group, and OneXtel Media for sending 55.5 million fraudulent SMSes to phone users since January 2024. The directive, aimed at protecting citizens from cybercrime and financial frauds, was issued on July 15.
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DoT to develop unified portal for industry, consumers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to streamline and enhance user experience with a unified super interactive portal integrating over 10 existing websites. This initiative aims to consolidate telecom industry information and consumer services onto a single platform, facilitating real-time interactions and easing compliance for telecom operators while enhancing service accessibility for consumers.
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Multiple SIM under your name? You may face a Rs 2 lakh penalty, jail time; how to check SIM cards registered under your name
Multiple sim cards: "The maximum SIM cards limit has been set for nine cards per person, except in the case of Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and Northeast Licensed Service Areas (LSAs) where it is limited to six," says Nittin Arora, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat.
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Govt planning new way to save you from bank and other financial scams
Amidst the surge in phone call scams, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has unveiled a new solution to differentiate between authentic calls and those orchestrated by fraudsters. As per reports from ToI, the DoT has designated a distinct 10-digit numbering series commencing with 160 for service and transactional calls originating from governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
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Govt blacklists 8 principal entities in fresh strike down on SMS scammers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken this decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative, the government said in a statement Monday.
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Mobile users can expect relief from 'spoof international calls'
Hoax international calls originate outside the country, but cyber criminals manipulate the calling line identity (CLI) to make such calls appear as originating within India. The DoT has directed telecom carriers to block such calls. DoT noted that fraudsters are making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens and committing cyber-crime and financial fraud.
DoT, telcos develop new mechanism to block spoof overseas calls masquerading as Indian numbers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and mobile operators have developed a system to detect and block spoofed international calls that appear as Indian numbers. This measure aims to protect millions of mobile users from cyber criminals. These spoofed calls, manipulated to look like domestic calls, originate from abroad. The DoT has instructed telecom carriers to block such calls to prevent cybercrime and financial fraud.
Telecom Department issues warning as scammers target MS Dhoni fans with fake messages
Scammers are targeting MS Dhoni fans with fake messages on Instagram, pretending to be the cricketer and asking for money. The Department of Telecom has issued a warning, urging people to be vigilant and not fall for these scams. The scammers are using Dhoni's popularity to deceive fans, but the DoT is actively working to protect mobile users from such fraudulent activities.
Don't pick up calls from foreign origin numbers like +92 on WhatsApp: DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in New Delhi warned mobile users about potential scams involving calls from foreign numbers like +92 on WhatsApp. They cautioned against sharing personal information if callers claim to be government officials threatening to disconnect mobile numbers due to illegal activities. DoT urged proactive reporting of such incidents on the Sanchar Saathi portal and advised contacting cyber-crime helpline if victimized.
What's Chakshu portal? How to report fraud spam calls, messages and cybercrime on this portal?
The government has launched Chakshu portal under Sanchar Sathi initiative to combat telecom fraud, empowering users to report suspicious calls and leaked phone numbers. Department of Telecom has also introduced Digital Intelligence Platform to share information, aiding fraud prevention. Citizens can report fraud via Chakshu portal. Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal emphasizes safeguarding digital assets.
Fake documents lead to 5.5 million phone numbers being shut off
The regulator has already issued a public advisory alerting citizens not to heed fraudulent calls threatening disconnections from companies, agencies and individuals masquerading as Trai. It had also warned that fake companies, agencies, and individuals were trying to trick the public into making Skype video calls to avoid disconnections.
Govt takes steps to curb multiple ways of cyber fraud: Devusinh Chauhan
“As on date, among outcomes of the Sanchar Saathi portal are that 55.52 lakh mobile connections taken on fake/forged documents were disconnected, 1.32 lakh mobile handsets were blocked for involvement in cyber-crime /financial fraud and 13.42 lakh suspected mobile connections reported by citizens were disconnected failing re-verification,” Devusinh Chauhan, minister of state for communications, told Parliament Wednesday.
Slow police response hampers govt effort to recover lost, stolen mobile phones
“We have launched new modules on the Sanchar Saathi portal like reporting international calls with Indian numbers but when it comes to lost/stolen mobile phones, barring Karnataka and Telangana, the pace to recover phones has not picked up,” one of the officials said on condition of anonymity.
Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says people should not take calls from 'unknown' numbers
"People should never pick calls made from unknown numbers. I request every citizen that they should respond to calls from only (telephone/mobile) those numbers they recognise," he told reporters. He was responding to a question about spam calls and cyber frauds. Vaishnaw said his ministry had recently launched the 'Sanchar Saathi' portal to prevent spam calls and cyber frauds. Over 40 lakh wrong SIMs and 41,000 wrong "points of sale" agents were blacklisted, he added.
17,000 extra SIM cards of subscribers beyond 9 connections deactivated in Bihar, Jharkhand
The artificial intelligence and facial recognition-powered solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification (ASTR) analysis by the DoT in April and May revealed that at least 21,800 mobile connections were issued violating the permissible limit of nine numbers for one subscriber in Bihar and Jharkhand.
Sanchar Saathi: Now subscribers can track, block lost cellphone via portal
With the help of the portal, the device can be deactivated even if the new SIM card has been inserted as the device is tracked through its unique identification number (IMEI).
How to track and block your lost or stolen mobile phone. Here is the complete guide
Losing a smartphone can be a frustrating experience, but with the Sanchar Saathi portal, you can track and block your lost device easily. The process is simple, and you can do it from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. Remember to keep your phone's IMEI number safe, as it is the key to locating and blocking your lost phone.
Lending taps drying up for crisis-hit ZestMoney; Payments Council pings FM for RuPay MDR
Troubles seem to be mounting for beleaguered ZestMoney as lenders pull back credit lines, a day after its founders left the company after a failed PhonePe acquisition. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
WhatsApp to axe numbers flagged fraud on DoT’s portal
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said these mobile numbers had been registered either using forged documents or had been used for cybercrime in some form.
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